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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.97, 1,348.25 and 557.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.97, 1,348.25 and 557.39 is: 769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.97 : 1,348.25 = 557.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.97/1,348.25 = 557.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.97x = 1,348.25 × 557.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.97x = 751,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,497.70/976.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.21

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